Hundreds Mourn at Funeral of Man Who Died After Being Tasered by Police

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS — Philip Coleman — the West Pullman man who died after he was Tasered by police earlier this month — was a role model, his family said at his funeral Friday.

About 200 people gathered at Trinity United Church of Christ, 400 W. 95th St., where Coleman's brother, Jeff, spoke about the impact his older brother had on his life.

"I loved my brother," Jeff Coleman said. "I looked up to him even though he was my younger brother."

Coleman was remembered by friends as a generous man.

"He was like a little brother to me," said John McGee, a family friend. "He was always there for me even when I didn't deserve it."

Friend Deborah Weston echoed sentiments about Coleman's selflessness.

"I am a Coleman lover," she said. "I love the entire family, but I especially loved Philip because he was a loving person who always put the needs of others before him. He was my friend and still is, and I will cherish the memories we built growing up together."